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Kroger Precision Marketing Expands Managed-Service Capabilities

Kroger Precision Marketing (KPM), powered by 84.51°, has launched a suite of new managed-service offsite programmatic capabilities. An in-house team will activate across programmatic audio, programmatic CTV and dynamic creative optimization (DCO) for display. The move comes as more brands are applying purchase-based audiences across streaming media. However, KPM noted, many mid-sized consumer packaged goods […]

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Upside, HGG Collaborate On Spanish Language App Feature

The Upside app is now available in Spanish, expanding access for millions of Spanish-speaking consumers and bilingual families across the U.S. Users whose device language is set to Spanish will automatically see the app in their preferred language as they earn cash back on everyday purchases.  To help raise awareness, Heritage Grocers Group (HGG) is […]

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AppCard Powers New Loyalty Partnership Between Randy’s Market, AAA

Randy’s Neighborhood Market, powered by AppCard, has announced a new partnership with AAA – The Auto Club Group (ACG). As part of the arrangement, AAA members shopping at participating Randy’s Neighborhood Market locations in Iowa will receive a special offer of $5 off a $50 purchase. In addition, new AAA members who join using Randy’s […]

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IGA, SHOPtoCOOK Offer Independent Grocers Next-Gen Digital Solutions

The Independent Grocers Alliance (IGA) has partnered with SHOPtoCOOK to bring its full suite of customer engagement tools to IGA member stores. SHOPtoCOOK is an independent-focused provider of customized websites, mobile experiences and accessible in-store interactive media integrated to the top loyalty/digital coupon programs. A highlight of the partnership will grant IGA member stores access to […]

Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Albertsons, News, West

Albertsons Cos., Google Cloud Collaborate On New AI Shopping Assistant

Albertsons Cos. is the marquee collaborator and first retailer to bring Google Cloud’s Conversational Commerce agent solution to market – helping to redefine how customers discover, plan and shop for groceries. The new artificial intelligence-powered solution on Vertex AI provides an advanced product discovery experience for business-to-consumer retailers. Albertsons Cos. is leveraging Conversational Commerce agent […]

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Birdzi Launches DataScope Analytics Suite With Tops Friendly Markets

Birdzi has unveiled DataScope, a suite of retail-specific data analytics tools that were developed in close collaboration Tops Friendly Markets. Blending operational clarity with shopper-centric analytics, DataScope goes beyond traditional flat reports to offer merchandising and analytics teams a unified, multi-dimensional view of their business across products, stores and customer groups. It is now available […]

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August Online Grocery Sales Hit Record High Of $11.2B

U.S. online grocery sales totaled $11.2 billion in August, climbing nearly 14 percent year over year to reach a new monthly high, according to the latest Brick Meets Click Grocery Shopper Survey, sponsored by Mercatus. The study attributed the growth to YOY gains in household penetration, order frequency and average order values (AOVs). Results by […]

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FMI, NGA, NACS Call On Congress To Address SNAP EBT Transaction Fees

FMI – The Food Industry Association, the National Grocers Association (NGA) and the National Association of Convenience Stores (NACS) sent a letter to the U.S. Senate and U.S. House of Representatives Agriculture Committees signed by more than 1,000 businesses and organizations calling on Congress to protect customers and retailers by prohibiting additional fees from being […]